Overview
- The planned Nov. 6 shutdown by roughly 1,500–1,800 retail markets was canceled after talks with the Housing Ministry, Sedapal and Sunass, and markets will open normally.
- Market representatives say more than S/1,500 million in Sedapal penalties are being suspended or annulled under the agreement.
- Surprise inspections and unannounced interventions in markets are paused during the regulatory review period.
- A multisectoral working group will evaluate potential changes to Supreme Decree 010-2019 and has up to six months to propose reforms.
- Union leaders cite insecurity and extortion as key grievances alongside the fines and say they will closely monitor compliance with the commitments.